Twin Falls is an indie

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band from

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, England. Revolving largely around Luke Stidson, who previously ran the

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Exercise1 Records. The band has released two EPs and two full-length albums. Their debut album ''Slow Numb'' was self-released on 12 September 2011. The Lead single "Janie I will Only Let You Down" was play listed on

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, and

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throughout 2012. The single release included a remix by New York electronic artist A Million Billion. The follow-up 'May All Your Dreams Be Full of Light' arrived in 2013. The band also appeared live at the 2013

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on the BBC Introducing Stage. In March 2013 Luke was involved in a dispute with US musician

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over the use of the Twin Falls name. After a lengthy article that Stidson posted online was shared by a large number of people on

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, including radio presenter

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, Carrabba's act stopped any legal action and changed their name.

Discography

;Studio albums *''Slow Numb'' (2011) *''May All Your Dreams Be Full of Light'' (2013) ;Extended plays *''We Will Begin To Flicker'' (2009) *''The Seasoned Times'' (2010)

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* {{Authority control English indie rock groups English electronic music groups British folk music groups Musical groups established in 2009